Kitchen Tune-Up vs The Owner/Builder Network Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kitchen Tune-Up vs The Owner/Builder Network including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Investment $94,973 - $129,077$98,950 - $208,300
Franchise Fee $72,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%-2%10%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19861997
Year Franchised 19882005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise
The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise
    The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise
    The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 92 hours Additional Training: Online pre-training/post-training webinars -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise
    The Owner/Builder Network Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Kitchen Tune-Up

    Dave Haglund began a cabinet distributorship in 1975 and found his market niche while visiting a customer's home in 1986. Noticing that the 6-year-old kitchen was starting to look a little run-down, but wasn't ready to be remodeled, he offered to touch up some of the worn areas. When the customer was thrilled with the results, Haglund realized the market potential of this concept. After years of testing and perfecting his process of restoring interior wood surfaces, Haglund began franchising in 1989. There are now Kitchen Tune-Up franchises throughout North America. Both retail and homebased franchises are available. Franchisees offer wood restoration and repair for both residential and commercial customers, as well as finish recoating, door replacement and a branded line of custom cabinets. In addition, franchisees may offer shelf lining, replacement hardware, cabinet organizing accessories, and wood care and maintenance.

    Veteran Incentives  $7,900 off franchise fee


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    About The Owner/Builder Network

    Owner Builder Network is best described as a team of experts helping clients... Be their own builder.
    Owner Builder Network was founded outside of Houston Texas in 1997. A good builder today is someone that has connections with contractors and suppliers. With Owner Builder Network clients are in control. They will know exactly what is going into their home. They will know who is and isn't getting paid on their investment and why. The money they save by getting more than one bid and shopping wisely goes into their pocket - not the builder's. One of the highlights is the network they put the customer in when they close. This network consists of hundreds of contractors and suppliers that will bid on the project at a volume builders discount.
    Owner Builder Network also has several national accounts that can help clients save even more.